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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.76, 9,535.08 and 2,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.76, 9,535.08 and 2,458.44 is: 3,687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.76 : 9,535.08 = 2,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.76/9,535.08 = 2,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.76x = 9,535.08 × 2,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.76x = 23,441,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,441,422.08/6,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.64

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